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Palmerston North - Cities, Towns and Localities

Founded on the banks of the mighty Manuwatu River in 1866, Palmerston North has flourished in the shadow of the majestic Tararu Ranges to the east and is now home to 78,000 inhabitants. The city has a vibrant student population attending Massey University and UCOL Polytechnic, has a prosperous diary industry and with a small international airport, road and rail hub the city is strategically positioned as a convenient service city.

New Zealand’s sixth largest city has a developing café culture, numerous world class restaurants, a lively nightlife and many attractions to entertain visitors. Museums, wildlife parks, outdoor activities like horse trekking and canoeing and extreme sports from skydiving to white water rafting abound to fill the day.

Palmerston North is also New Zealand’s other windy city (after Wellington). The city has many fine gardens, a good selection of shopping and its central location puts it close enough to many attractions a short drive out of town. Make sure you check out what is on at Centrepoint Theatre or the Regent Theatre while you’re in town and see one of their excellent live performances.

Palmerston North has reasonably priced accommodation, is off the main tourist route but has many exciting and entertaining attractions; while you’re here you will see a piece of the real New Zealand.

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Check out our listing of NewZealand Palmerston North accommodation. In addition to our online travel guide info, contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for more attractions, tours, local maps and other information.

Manawatu i-SITE Visitor Centre
52 The Square, PALMERSTON NORTH
Ph: +64 06 354 6593

Web: www.manawatunz.co.nz

Palmerston North Attractions

Air Force Museum
• Located at the old air force base at Ohakea with hands on interactive displays, short movies and real aircraft to climb over. A hit with boys and history buffs.

Te Manawa
• Palmerston North’s discovery centre, combining museum, art gallery and interactive science centre. No musty museum, this place will really entertain.

New Zealand Rugby Museum
• Has the countries largest collection of rugby memorabilia and history. Close to the city centre every fan must come and worship at this alter to the nation’s true religion!

Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum
• Has New Zealand’s largest collection of steam engines including steam trains traction engines and the countries oldest steam engine. Located 20 minutes drive south of Palmerston North.

Regent on Broadway
• A beautifully restored 1930 theatre in the heart of the city with regular live performances and touring shows. Find out what's on while you’re in town.

Amazing Maze in Maize
• A fantastically fun place where you can get lost in an 8 km maze cut out of a 12 acre corn field. From December to April. A huge hit with the kids with lots of activities, 30 minutes north of Palmerston North.

Daytona Indoor Raceway
• The place to go if the kids are driving you crazy! Indoor go karts and splatter paintball fun for 6 year olds and over.

Centrepoint Theatre
• Palmerston North’s professional theatre company; their programme including local plays as well as classics. Fantastic value for money and truly memorable.

Esplanade Scenic Railway
• A 2.2 km long miniature railway that is a great hit for kids and train buffs. The ride takes 20 minutes and goes through scenic bush finishing at a children's playground.

Owlcatraz
• An award winning bird sanctuary with guided tours, 30 minutes drive south of Palmerston North. Together with birds you will find some amazing animals to pat and feed.

The Gables Classic Car Museum
• will entertain vintage car buffs with a private collection of immaculately restored Rolls Royce's and other vehicles, by prearranged appointment.

Palmerston North Events	NZ Events • North Island Events • South Island Events
Manfield Park Garden Festival • Held in May for those with green fingers. Stalls, seminars, competitions floral art and landscaping displays.

Palmerston North Tours	• NZ Tours
Owlcatraz Experience Tours • Provides a door to door pick up service and have full day tours of all the highlights of the area including meals.
Canoe Adventures • Offer half and full day canoeing and kayaking tours of some of the spectacular local waterways including the mighty Manawatu gorge.
Timeless Horse Treks • Provides an amazing way to explore the country; on horseback. The gentle horseback rides take you along the Manawatu river back and scenic countryside. Treks are one or two hours.
Cloud 9 Skydiving • Tandem parachuting for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime. Take home a free video of your jump to prove your bravery. One jump may not be enough!

Palmerston North Other Links

• Palmerston North Community/Local Government Links

Palmerston North City Council
• Welcome to the City of Palmerston North. Our aim is to provide a Palmerston North wide portal. Our city is in the Manawatu which, in turn, is strategically located in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand.

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Destination Manawatu
• Manawatu is fast gaining a well-earned reputation as an exciting recreational/activity centre. Highlights include: excellent shopping; first class cultural facilities including the historic Regent Theatre, Te Manawa: Science Centre, Museum and Art Gallery, Centrepoint Theatre and the architecturally exciting City Library.